Broncos' Draft Strategy: Beefing Up RB Group

0:00On April 18th, the Denver Broncos feel solid with JK Dobbins and RJ Harvey leading their running back group, but depth beyond those two is a real concern. They need a reliable number three option, especially if Dobbins gets hurt again, since Joliel McLaughlin works best lower in the pecking order. General manager George Patton loves drafting running backs high, grabbing two in the second round already, including Harvey at number 60 last year. This time, their second round pick at number 62 overall is their first selection in the whole draft, and they've got seven picks total, but no. First or third, rounders. Fans and analysts see this as a prime chance to beef up the backfield with the 2026 NFL draft kicking off next Thursday, April 23rd at 6 p.m. mountain daylight time. A guy like Notre Dame's Jeremiah Price could slide in perfectly there, bringing big play speed despite some fumble issues to clean up. In round four at pick 108, Byshel Tutton, or someone like Oklahoma State's Oli Gordon,

1:03wait, no, the article spots guys like Coleman as, a steal for consistency and pass-pro. Later rounds offer upside, with transition players like Randall or Grindel's like Black from Indiana, who average 5.6 yards a carry in route, to over 1,000 yards and 10 scores. These targets could give immediate insurance for Davins while developing long-term pieces, keeping Harvey fresh as the third down Sparks Mar moves, to lock down that run game before training camp heats up.